Massachusetts Health Reform

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health insurance.

Medicaid.

Massachusetts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Provides background information on main components of Massachusetts legislation passed in 2006 to achieve near-universal health insurance coverage by expanding Medicaid and State children's health insurance program eligibility, providing premium subsidies for certain individuals, and mandating the purchase of insurance for those who can afford it. Evaluates initial impact of law on coverage, costs, access to care, employers, and uncompensated care. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Massachusetts Health Reform

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-DSP-0763

Access Restriction:

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